10 best number 11s of all time in football

#3 ROMARIO

Romario wore the no.11 for Brazil

Renowned for his finishing ability, Romario is often seen by many as one of the greatest strikers to have played football.

While he may not have adorned the no.11 on club level on a consistent basis, Romario was the no.11 for Brazil for much of his time with the national team. The striker represented clubs like PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona and Valencia during his playing career, maintaining a healthy scoring rate at every club.

In the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Romário won his only FIFA World Cup. Making his senior debut in 1987, Romário went on to make 70 appearances for Brazil, scoring 55 goals before retiring from international football in 2005. One of the greatest players of all time! pic.twitter.com/uolpn4FCs1

— FOOTBALL TRIVIA 365 (@PlayFT365) November 7, 2020

For Brazil, Romario made 70 appearances, scoring 55 goals. He retired from the sport in 2009, and is currently a politician in Brazil.

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#2 RIVALDO

Rivaldo (R) is seen as one of the best attackers to have played the game

Another Brazilian in this list, Rivaldo, like Romario, is seen as one of the greatest attackers to have played the game.

Capable of playing in multiple attacking positions, Rivaldo made his name at Palmeiras and Deportivo La Coruna before moving to Barcelona. Here, the Brazilian would establish himself as one of the best in the world and was renowned for his goalscoring and technical ability.

Rivaldo at the parade after winning the Copa del Rey with Barcelona in the 1997/98 season. pic.twitter.com/WI4pCiHJFa

— The Antique Football (@AntiqueFootball) May 22, 2016

He left Barcelona in 2002 and would play for the likes of AC Milan and Olympiacos. For Brazil, Rivaldo made 74 appearances, scoring 35 goals.

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#1 RYAN GIGGS

Ryan Giggs is a Manchester United legend

One of the most successful footballers of all time, Ryan Giggs was a one-club man, spending his entire playing career with Manchester United.

Having made his debut in 1990, the Wales international would go on to make more than 950 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 168 goals. During that time, Giggs won 34 trophies with the club, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.

The 46-year-old also spent time as the interim manager of Manchester United, before becoming assistant to Louis van Gaal at the club. He served as the manager of the Wales national team from 2018 to 2020.

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